Blackgates Primary Academy vs Westerton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackgates Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Westerton Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
664 students
| Measure | Blackgates Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Westerton Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 1,636 | #624 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13251 of 15,697 | #6655 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 664 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 664 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.blackgates.org.uk | www.westerton.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westerton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 24.6).
- •Westerton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 50%).
- •Westerton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Westerton Primary Academy is the larger school with 664 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackgates Primary Academy better than Westerton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westerton Primary Academy ranks higher (56.2 vs 24.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackgates Primary Academy and Westerton Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackgates Primary Academy: 233. Westerton Primary Academy: 664. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackgates Primary Academy and Westerton Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Blackgates Primary Academy is 1324th of 1,636 and Westerton Primary Academy is 624th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).